Business
Roundup of this week’s job postings
If you missed one of our job postings this week, here is a roundup. Click or tap on the relevant link for more information. Editor’s Note: These job postings were found on the web between […]
Articles by Sharon Swanepoel
COVID-19
COVID-19: Georgia 16; Gwinnett 0; Walton 0 more deaths reported in the past 24 hours
The following is a snapshot of the statistics reported by the Georgia Department of Public Health at 3 p.m. on Wednesday, July 21, 2021. Georgia is reporting 8 more deaths in the past 24 hours. Gwinnett is […]
Police and Fire
Update: Fire in Walton County Wednesday destroys home
Red Cross is assisting the two people displaced by the fire Crews from Walton County Fire Rescue and the City of Monroe Fire Department responded to a fire on Wednesday, July 21, 2021, that destroyed […]
Police and Fire
MPD Reports: If you have warrants it may not be a good idea to offer to help a friend remove his vehicle when he’s being arrested
The City of Monroe Police Department reported the following incidents for the period July 8 – 15, 2021. Due to the length, this report has been split into five parts. This is the fourth part. […]
Government
Monroe and Social Circle awarded Federal Historic Preservation Grants
The Georgia Department of Community Affairs announced that nine Georgia municipalities will receive federal sub grants to support historic preservation activities in their respective communities – and two of those communities are in Walton County. […]
Community
Cyber Bully Boot Camp by FortSafety planned for Monroe on July 27
Back by popular demand – the award winning A.L.E.R.T. Boot Camp is coming to Monroe at 10:30 am on July 27. It will take place the Monroe Golf and Country Club. A.L.E.R.T is an interactive and hands-on […]
Police and Fire
WCSO Alerts: 14-year-old driver and passenger flee deputies in grandmother’s vehicle
The Walton County Sheriff’s Office reported the following Crime Awareness Community Alerts for the period Friday, July 16 to Sunday, July 18, 2021. Please note an arrest or charge does not constitute a conviction. Friday, […]
Business
Walmart in Loganville has several current job posting
Walmart in Loganville has several current job postings. Click or tap on the relevant link for more information. These job postings were found on the Walmart Career website on July 20, 2021. Please note they […]
Police and Fire
Update: The incident on Gratis Road is over but the road remains closed
Update Officials report that the incident is over but law enforcement remains on the scene. Walton County Sheriff Joe Chapman said the man involved in the incident has died of a self-inflected gunshot wound. The […]
Police and Fire
MPD Reports: Homeowner shoots at suspect entering his trailer; Suspect allegedly exposes himself near coin laundry
The City of Monroe Police Department reported the following incidents for the period July 8 – 15, 2021. Due to the length, this report has been split into five parts. This is the third part. […]
Police and Fire
WCSO Alerts: 80-year-old arrested for tampering with evidence and cruelty to children; slew of entering autos
The Walton County Sheriff’s Office reported the following Crime Awareness Community Alerts for the period Monday, July 12 to Thursday, July 15, 2021. Please note an arrest or charge does not constitute a conviction. July […]
COVID-19
COVID-19: Georgia 8; Gwinnett 0; Walton 0 more deaths reported in the past 24 hours
The following is a snapshot of the statistics reported by the Georgia Department of Public Health at 3 p.m. on Tuesday, July 20, 2021. Georgia is reporting 8 more deaths in the past 24 hours. Gwinnett is […]
Police and Fire
LPD Reports: Shoplifter threatened with tasing after running from police; woman arrested after punching another in the mouth
July 1 A 27-year-old Snellville man was arrested and charged with speeding (65 mph in a 35 mph zone) and Driving under the influence after he was stopped for speed on Ga. 81 near Bay […]
Business
Walmart in Monroe has several current job postings
Walmart in Monroe has many current job postings. Click or tap on the relevant link for more information. Editor’s Note: These job postings were found on the Walmart Career website on July 20, 2021. Please […]
Community
Gwinnett and Walton Habitat Merge as Gwinnett/Walton Habitat for Humanity
The first combined home build for Walton Begins in September, 2021 The newly combined Gwinnett/Walton Habitat for Humanity is seeking community sponsors to help raise $26,000 for the first Habitat for Humanity home to be […]
Police and Fire
WCSO Alerts: Traffic stops and crashes result in slew of arrests
The Walton County Sheriff’s Office reported the following Crime Awareness Community Alerts for the period Friday, July 9 to Sunday, July 11, 2021. Please note an arrest or charge does not constitute a conviction. Friday, […]
Obituaries
Obituary and funeral service: Bonnie Ruth Vickery Johnson, 86, of Loganville
Bonnie Ruth Vickery Johnson, age 86, passed away on July 13, 2021. Bonnie was born in Altha, Calhoun County, FL on July 2,1935 to parents James Wesley Vickery and Leenona Bell Hall. She is survived […]
Community
Second former co-director of Shepherd’s Staff in Loganville passes away
On Jan. 26 of this year, Joe Johnson, a former co-director of Shepherd’s Staff Ministries in Loganville passed away. On July 13, his beloved wife of 68 years and co-director of Shepherd’s Staff, Bonnie Ruth […]
Police and Fire
MPD Reports: Dispute over dentures; Elderly driver required to get someone to pick him up; Officer fixes property damaged in late night party
The Walton County Police Department reported the following incidents for the period July 8 – 15, 2021. Due to the length, this report has been split into five parts. This is the second part. Please […]
COVID-19
COVID-19: Positive cases continue to rise and deaths remain low
The following is a snapshot of the statistics reported by the Georgia Department of Public Health at 3 p.m. on Monday, July 19, 2021. Georgia is reporting 8 more deaths in the past 24 hours. Gwinnett is […]